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Russia Rattles Sabers With Claims of Big Missile Stationed in Belarus
Russian officials have claimed that the Oreshnik missile system has been deployed in Belarus. This missile can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads and is capable of striking targets such as B...
UN rights chief calls on Israel to end 'apartheid system' in West Bank
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report documenting that Israel's actions towards Palestinians in the occupied West Bank constitute an apartheid system and systematic d...
Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year’s party
A devastating fire occurred at a New Year's party in a Swiss ski resort, resulting in approximately 40 fatalities and numerous injuries. Eyewitnesses reported panic among the attendees as they attempt...
Dozens feared dead in explosion and fire at Swiss ski resort bar during New Year celebrations
A fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year's Eve celebrations left several dozen people presumed dead and approximately 100 injured. Rescue teams are investigating ...
Switzerland cannot defend itself from Russian attack: alarming statement by commander-in-chief
According to an alarming statement made by Switzerland's Commander-in-Chief, the country lacks sufficient military capability to defend itself against a potential Russian invasion....
Swiss ski resort bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires
A devastating fire broke out early on January 1st at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident joins the list of catastrophic fires at entertainm...
Record World Leaders Head to Davos for 2026 WEF Summit
The 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, is expected to attract an unprecedented number of world leaders and influential personalities. The event promises discussions on a bro...
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year’s fire
An investigation is underway after a deadly fire during New Year's celebrations in Switzerland killed approximately 40 people and injured at least 115 others. The cause of the blaze remains under inve...
Davos begins new era grappling with global order shaken by Trump
Leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos state that amidst substantial global uncertainty, convening to plan future directions for both business and politics is critically important....
Swiss bar in deadly blaze missed five years of safety checks
Local Swiss authorities acknowledged on Tuesday that they had not conducted fire safety inspections for five years at a bar where 40 people died and several dozen were injured in a New Year's blaze. M...
Criminal case opened against managers of Swiss bar after deadly fire
On New Year's Day, a fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, led to the death of at least 40 individuals. As a result, criminal charges have been filed against the bar's management...
Ten countries warn Israel’s Gaza blockade is worsening as winter deepens
Foreign ministers from ten countries expressed alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza as winter arrives. The statement highlighted inadequate shelter for 1.3 million people and insuffici...
Trump tariffs push Swiss pharma CEO to urge price alignment with US
Roche's CEO, in an interview with Swiss media, advocates for Switzerland to increase drug prices to match those paid by the United States, following pressure from President Trump's tariff policies. Th...
Champagne sparklers blamed for Swiss bar fire that killed 40
Investigators believe sparklers placed on champagne bottles ignited a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort during New Year's Eve celebrations, resulting in 40 fatalities. The authorities are examining ...
Trump to Attend Davos Amid Doubts Over Global Cooperation
U.S. President Donald Trump will participate in the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, amidst skepticism about global cooperation under his administration's policies....
The Telegraph: Zelenskyy and Trump to finalize $800 bn Ukraine reconstruction deal in Davos, not Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump plan to finalize an $800 billion reconstruction deal for Ukraine at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next w...
Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire killing 40 held in custody
Swiss investigators have stated that they believe festive candles situated on champagne bottles at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ignited the blaze due to excessive proximity with the ceiling. ...
Numerous teenagers among the dead in Swiss bar blaze, police say
Police in Switzerland confirmed that teenagers as young as 14 and 15 years old were among those who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana, which claimed 40 lives. The police have identi...
Swiss authorities investigate bar managers after deadly New Year's blaze
Following a deadly fire on New Year's Eve in Switzerland, authorities are investigating bar managers over possible safety violations. The incident has raised questions about adherence to local safety ...
Managers of Swiss bar face negligence probe after fatal New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40
Swiss authorities have initiated an investigation into the managers of a bar where a fire during a New Year's Eve party led to the deaths of 40 people. The suspects are accused of involuntary homicide...
Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year’s fire
Investigators are working on identifying victims from a fire at the Le Constellation bar during a New Year’s Eve party in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where approximately 40 people died. Among the iden...
Ukrainian Defense Ministry wins $18M arbitration case against US ammunition supplier in Switzerland
On December 17, 2025, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense secured a full legal victory in Swiss international arbitration proceedings against an American defense contractor. The tribunal ordered the US comp...
Young golfer named as first Italian victim of Swiss bar blaze
Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old Italian international golfer residing in Dubai, has been identified by the Italian Golf Federation as the first potential Italian victim of a fatal fire that occurred...
Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire
Switzerland held a minute of silence to pay tribute to 40 people who were killed in a fire at a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana. Memorial events included gatherings and placing flowers at an i...
Davos for World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 Sees Record Numbers Attend
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, recorded unprecedented attendance numbers in 2026, indicating a strong global interest and participation from various sectors incl...
National day of mourning for 40 killed in Crans-Montana fire
Switzerland observed a national day of mourning for 40 individuals who lost their lives in a tragic fire at a bar during New Year celebrations in Crans-Montana. Notable attendees included French Presi...
Owner of Swiss bar where New Year fire killed 40 insists safety norms were followed
Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation bar in a Swiss ski resort where 40 people died in a fire during New Year's Eve celebrations, claims safety standards were followed. He states the establishme...
How Germany's Deutsche Bahn aims to fix chronic delays
German rail system previously renowned for punctuality now suffers from frequent delays, causing public frustration and criticism. In contrast, the Swiss railway system remains efficient and reliable....
Swiss court hands suspended sentence to fighter who served in Ukraine
A Swiss court has issued a suspended sentence to a citizen who served voluntarily in Ukraine's armed forces. This marks the first prosecution of a Swiss national for joining Ukrainian military operati...
Raw emotion as mourners pay tribute to victims of Swiss ski resort fire
A somber memorial took place in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where over a thousand people gathered to honor the victims and injured from a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation. The incident resulted...
Swiss police: last 16 victims of New Year's bar fire have been identified
Swiss police announced on Sunday that all 40 victims from the New Year's Eve fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana have been identified, with the last 16 names confirmed. Details about the id...
Indonesian fishermen’s climate lawsuit in Switzerland against cement giant to proceed
A court in Zug, Switzerland has decided to hear a climate lawsuit filed by four Indonesian fishermen against the Swiss cement company Holcim. The decision allows for the case to go through a full asse...
WHO, ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung’s charity pledge to boost health ties
The World Health Organization (WHO) director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, met with the chairman of the GX Foundation, a charity established by former Hong Kong leader CY Leung Chun-ying, in Ge...
Owner of Swiss bar in New Year's Eve fire admits service door was locked from the inside
Jacques Moretti, owner of a Swiss bar involved in a New Year's Eve fire incident, has admitted that the service door was locked from inside. The case against him could become more complex if the publi...
Sonova Holding (OTCMKTS:SONVY) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages
Marketbeat Ratings reports Sonova Holding has received an average analyst recommendation of 'Hold'. Out of nine research firms covering the company, three have rated it a sell, four have given it a ho...